Washington County News

A second suspect in a bank robbery in Potosi, Missouri is in custody. Justin Parker turned himself into authorities Sunday.

A former eastern Missouri deputy sheriff has avoided jail time after his conviction for assaulting an inmate.

The Potosi Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for a suspect after a bank robbery near Potosi.

A 20 year old Cadet, Missouri man has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of Jerry Litherland.

Police in the eastern Missouri town of Cadet are seeking the public's help after discovering a man shot to death in his home.

A Washington County great-great grandfather is in hiding out of fear for his life.

A man from Caledonia, Mo., was fatally injured Monday while riding an ATV in Washington County, authorities say.

William J. Yates, 21, of Potosi, was killed Sunday morning in a head-on crash in Washington County, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

James Litherland, 83, is a veteran who survived two wars but ended up being shot on his own front porch in Washington County.

An eastern Missouri man faces sentencing in December after being found guilty of a hate crime.

Two local residents have been named low income representatives on the East Missouri Action Agency board of directors.

The Board of Directors of East Missouri Action Agency, Inc. will meet at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 21st at SMTS Facilities, 700 E. Highway 72, Fredericktown, Missouri.

A 45-year-old Potosi man was killed this morning after the vehicle he was driving went off the road and overturned several times, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

A judge has ordered a mobile home installer in eastern Missouri to pay more than $470,000 for violating federal and state installation standards.

A judge has ordered a mobile home installer in eastern Missouri to pay more than $470,000 for violating federal and state installation standards.

A judge has ordered a mobile home installer in eastern Missouri to pay more than $470,000 for violating federal and state installation standards.

The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.

Nestled in the hills of Southeast Missouri, you will find scenic beauty and nature abounding along miles of organized trails.

Nestled in the hills of Southeast Missouri, you will find scenic beauty and nature abounding along miles of organized trails.

A southeast Wisconsin couple will face trial on charges of selling their newborn girl to a Missouri woman for $6,000. A Washington County judge said Thursday there was enough evidence to warrant a trial for 38-year-old David Schmidt and 33-year-old Angela Schmidt of Kewaskum .